With spring here and summer just around the corner, you’ll probably be dipping into your closet for colorful tops, brightly printed skirts, and crisp white dresses. One of the questions we always get is, “What shoes do I wear with this?” We found this incredible pair of Stuart Weitzman peep-toes pumps that will go with just about anything you can throw on your body this season. We always suggest wearing neutral colored accessories with colorful patterns, which lends sophistication to the outfit without competing with the colors. This is a stacked wooden heel, which means you could wear it to an afternoon wedding or go casual with a pair of jeans. The camel color is fantastic, and elongates your legs! With all the places and outfits you’ll wear these shoes, we think they are totally worth the splurge.

When it comes to dressing age-appropriately after 40, our best advice is to focus on great quality staple pieces, but pop it with up-to-date, fun accessories. That’s why we love these earrings from ICE.com. ICE has some great deals on really high-end jewelry. We picked these earrings out because they are a neutral color (smoky brown topaz), so they can go with anything you wear, but they will definitely add a little glitz to an every-day outfit.  They’re glitter without being “girly!” Costume jewelry is fun, but treat yourself to some really nice pieces every so often — or if you really can’t justify it, ask for them as a gift!  You’ll find that once you have beautiful jewelry, you will find reasons to wear it!

Everyone has it - the midlife pooch! One day you wake up, and there’s a spare tire where your flat stomach used to be. Forget those uncomfortable girdles your grandma used to wear - get yourself some shapewear! That’s why Yummie Tummies is one of our favorite brands out there! Yummie Tummies are shapewear that look just like camisoles, with an invisible support band right in the middle to smooth out your problem area. They’re so cute with lace and different styles, the tank tops can be worn alone or as a long layer under a sweater or jacket. No one will know you are wearing a shaper — you’ll just look toned and tight!

When Marie Claire told us this Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Corrector would change our lives, we thought we’d better see it to believe it.  It’s true - you can really target spots on your face, neck and chest and eventually the discolorations or scarring will start to fade.  We’ve loved Clinique products for years - they have great quality, and the colors really last.  They really understand the needs of aging faces, and made this product light enough to layer under your foundation, moisturizer or concealer.  We’re definitely adding this to our skin regimen!

We’re finally starting to get a glimpse of Spring! But until we’re able to enjoy those warm summer nights, up we’ve got to put up with up with unpredictable temperatures and crazy weather.  How do you dress if it’s a cold morning, a hot afternoon, and then a breezy evening?  Layer, layer, layer…

We found that this cashmere cardigan from www.boden.com is a perfect, never-leave-home-without-it, spring piece. It can go over just about any camisole or dress, or be worn over a tee-shirt and jeans to keep you warm and chic! Cashmere is lightweight, breathable, warm and amazingly soft.  This style , with it’s V-neck and shrunken sleeves is perfect for 40+ because it is an up-to-date take on an popular classic. Lots of fun colors to brighten you up.  We want one in every shade!